Emerald Princess finished a short 3 week dry dock just recently on April 29, 2025 in Palermo, Italy. There were not a lot of major changes that we know of, the majority of it was "routine maintenance".
Some of the changes occurring during this most recent dry dock:
Wheelhouse Bar changed to O'Malley's Irish Pub and Sports Bar (Deck 7). Live Irish music can be found here at different times.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) associated upgrades for cabins and public spaces.
New carpeting throughout many areas of the ship.
Buffet was remodeled.
General maintenance and upkeep.
Superstructure, engine and propulsion systems upgrades and repairs including hull blasting (cleaning & painting), thruster and stabilizer overhauls, scrubber work, steel repairs and the installation of new air lubrication and membrane bioreactor systems.